On Thu, 18 Apr 2002, Allison wrote:
> From: Cameron Kaiser <spectre_at_stockholm.ptloma.edu>
> >> If a formula for determining classic computer cool factor gets finalized,
> >> I'd like to create a calculator script on the VCF website so that people
> >> can enter their parameters and have their score automatically computed.
> >>
> >> We need a unit or label for this number.
> >
> >The neuron.
>
> Feh! Too common, everyone has a few many don't use them.
>
> First it should be dimensionless, those are weird enough. If not then
> like DB (DeciBell) which will give it a log or exponential character though
> I'd be interested in seeing other oddly shaped numbers.
>
> A possible name? Calcula with a range of values from microcalcula
> (watch calc or smaller) to Kilo or maybe megacalcula(Sage! or other beast).
How about calling it a Babbage?
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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